Note: Robert Parker 92/100
"The Celler Besllum Xabec 2008, opaque purple in color, is a blend of 50% Cariñena and 50% Grenache aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Aromas of toast, minerals, lavender, black cherry, plum, and licorice make for an already complex nose, a concentrated Montsant. Flavorful, ripe, and succulent, it has enough structure to evolve for 1 to 2 years, although this exceptional bottle can be enjoyed now." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
opaque purple dress
Nose
complex, with aromas of toast, minerals, lavender, black cherry, plum, and licorice
Mouth
A concentrated, flavorful, ripe, and succulent Montsant with a beautiful structure that will continue to evolve.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2015
Production
130,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes grillées, une paëlla, un tajine, des fromages...<br/>
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 20 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. FRANCOIS L. Published on 09/22/2013
uninteresting.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GABRIEL P. Published on 05/26/2013
A little disappointed compared to Parker's rating. However, very acceptable wine for the price.
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Review and opinion by Mr. OLIVIER B. Published on 01/21/2013
I really liked this wine—powerful but still fruity, similar to wines from Roussillon. The second bottle was even better with a spicy curry dish!
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Note and opinion by Mr. GUILLAUME M. Published on January 20, 2013
excellent value for money
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Note and opinion by Mr. EMMANUEL M. Published on 11/26/2012
Good, but not in all situations, and I admit that I haven't figured out which ones yet. There are three left to see.
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Note and opinion by Mr. WILLIAM F. Published on 11/17/2012
An interesting wine, but too many animal notes for my taste.
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Review and opinion by Mr. CYRIL S. Published on 10/28/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. NICOLAS R. Published on 04/13/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. THIERRY S. Published on January 24, 2016
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Note and opinion by Mr. HENRI JEAN P. Published on 07/28/2015
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